The antiquities of Bridgnorth : $b with some historical notices of the town and castleBellett, George
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The antiquities of Bridgnorth : $b with some historical notices of the town and castle
Bellett, George
Bridgnorth (England) -- Antiquities
VIII. That Mr. Milward, Captain of the Garrison, may have liberty to
go with a horse, to his house at Leighton, in this County, and to take
with him his manuscripts, and there to live, taking the negative oath
within one month’s time; or is to march away out of the County with the
rest.
IX. That the Clerks of the Commissioners may have liberty to march, as
the rest of the inferior Officers, and to have the same conditions; and
to take with them all papers concerning the Garrison, and their wearing
apparel.
X. That Lady Ottley, her children, and maid-servant have liberty, with
their wearing cloaths, to go to Pitchford, or the Hay, and there to
live unmolested.
XI. That all women and children within the Castle, may have liberty to
go to their own, or any of their friends’ houses, provided it be not
within one mile of this Garrison.
XII. That all Gentlemen, Officers, and Soldiers, within the Castle,
Strangers as well as others, desiring to go beyond the Sea, shall have
passes accordingly, and letters to the Committee of their several
Counties, to afford them the like conditions as to the Gentlemen of
this County, upon the surrender of this Castle here granted.
XIII. That the Surgeon belonging to this Garrison shall march away, and
to have the same conditions as the inferior Officers.
XIV. That the Gunners and Powdermen, with their mates, may march away
as the rest of the common Soldiers.
XV. That no violence, injury, or incivility, shall be offered to any
who shall march out of this Castle, but be protected in all things,
according to the tenor of these Articles; and that sufficient Hostage
on both sides be given for the performance of all and every the matters
here agreed upon.
XVI. That the Governor, and the rest of the Officers, shall do their
utmost endeavors to protect and preserve all the ordinances, arms,
ammunition, victuals, provisions, goods, bedding, and all other
accommodation necessary and belonging to the Castle, other than what
is allowed to be taken by the aforesaid Articles; and all these, safe
and unspoiled, to be delivered up, together with the Castle, unto the
Committee whom they shall appoint; and these Articles to be confirmed
by the Governor.
XVII. That if these Articles be consented to, the Castle to be
surrendered by seven of the clock to morrow morning; and those who
intend to march to Worcester, to quarter in the Low Town, or any
other Town within five miles of the Garrison, upon the return of the
Trumpeter and Officer sent to Worcester; provided they come within two
days.
XVIII. That if any Officer, or Soldier, shall in any way maliciously
spoil his horse or arms, or misdemean himself in his march, such
misdemeanor shall not be extended further than upon the party
offending; and upon them Justice shall be done according to the
discipline of war.
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